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AE08 OUP

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,886 mi
Last recorded99,886 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 OUP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 99,886 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 99,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both sills corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 93,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both sills corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 81,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 79,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2018 77,782 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 64,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Apr 2017 64,251 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Outer (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 52,851 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,172 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 45,172 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,835 miles

N/s/front suspension arm frontmost bush slightly pulling out

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s/front suspension arm frontmost bush slightly pulling out

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,385 miles

N/s/front disc corroded and worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/front brake disc corroded and worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,467 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AE08 OUP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 OUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE08 OUP registered?

AE08 OUP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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